Foot (incl. plantar fasciitis, flat feet) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected bilateral pes planus is denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show any marked deformity, inward displacement of the tendo achilles on manipulation, or swelling on use and characteristic callosities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for a separate rating of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus and 10 percent ratings each for left foot hallux valgus and right foot hallux valgus, effective January 29, 2010.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for migraines has been reopened and granted. The claims for increased ratings for hypertension, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and plantar fasciitis are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.,Service connection for cervical spine condition, lower back condition, pes planus, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are all denied due to lack of current diagnoses or causal relationship to service.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorder) is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,For the period on appeal, the Veteran’s right wrist tendonitis and left wrist tendonitis have not resulted in functional limitations that warrant a higher rating than the currently assigned 10 percent ratings.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to clarify the etiology of the Veteran's left foot and ankle disorder, specifically addressing his in-service injuries.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss and right foot disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and arranging for medical examinations.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and employment history.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for flat feet, back disorder, and left leg disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including neck, arm, leg, and foot disabilities, all claimed as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The evidence did not support a finding that any of these disabilities were incurred or aggravated by his service-connected condition.,There was no medical opinion linking the Veteran's current disabilities to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for nervousness and hand tremors was denied as the condition is related to a non-service-connected condition (Klinefelter syndrome). The Veteran's bilateral flat feet were granted a 10 percent rating prior to December 19, 2014, but denied any higher ratings thereafter. Separate 10 percent ratings for status post left and right foot bunionectomy were also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot, leg, knee disabilities and tinnitus as there was no evidence of current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left hip disorder, plantar fasciitis, cervical spine/neck disorder, and lower back disorder due to conflicting evidence regarding current diagnoses.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for liver cirrhosis as a result of hepatitis C is granted. The claims for right foot disability, hypertension secondary to liver cirrhosis, and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The claims for right index finger condition, plantar fasciitis, bilateral ankle condition, and tinea pedis are remanded.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine, cervical spine, right hip, left hip, right knee, left knee, right ankle, left ankle, and right foot disabilities are remanded for further development. The Veteran's heart disorder, hypertension, and Parkinson's disease claims are also remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for plantar fasciitis, PTSD, and allergic rhinitis, as well as a TDIU claim. A VA examination will be scheduled to assess the current severity of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for Achilles tendonitis with traction spurs and plantar heel spurs due to inadequate development. The examination must include all required testing, address all manifestations of the service-connected disabilities, and determine whether increased or separate ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's pes planus has been rated at 30 percent since July 2015. The Board is remanding the case to obtain updated VA examination and treatment records, as well as to schedule a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his bilateral pes planus.